One Fast Lobster
THE NEW ENGLAND Motor Press Association’s annual Ragtop Ramble & Crustacean Crawl-that is, our summer get-together with car-company media people where we gather for a dinner cruise on Boston harbor, then drive everyone’s convertibles to the Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport the following day for a lobster feast-went off without a hitch in late July. The […]
2010 NEMPA Ragtop Ramble / Crustacean Crawl recap
The 2010 New England Motor Press Ragtop Ramble/Crustacean Crawl recently went off without a hitch. As in, none of the vehicles graciously provided by automakers had any trailer hitches. This year, we opened the event up to new, noteworthy and exciting cars, in addition to the traditional focus on convertibles. Our friends in the car […]
This Week in the New England Motor Press – 6/25/10
Summer is officially here, and our famously industrious membership has been hard at work. Our Ragtop Ramble/Crustacean Crawl is nearly upon us, and planning is humming along. Here’s a roundup of what’s been going on this week with the New England Motor Press Association.
Porsche Boxster Spyder comes for dinner
Porsche recently returned to the New England Motor Press after an extended absence. Five Boxsters were brought to an informational dinner, and a healthy member turnout made the evening worthwhile for both Porsche and our membership. George Kennedy of WheelsTV graciously took the time to chronicle the event for us.
This week in the New England Motor Press- 6/18/10
An update about what the New England Motor Press is up to.
Remembering Duncan Haimerl
NEMPA is still mourning the loss of long-time member and friend Duncan Haimerl. His friend and colleague John White shares his remembrance below. Duncan is fondly remembered by all and is greatly missed. You’re welcome to add to John’s reminisces by adding a comment. I first met Duncan back in 1979 when he was working […]